Monthly Archives: April 2015

Episode 112- Compact and bijou, a little pied–à–terre, part 1

Posted on April 27, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I don’t post much about the seaside apartment, as the village house tends to be all-consuming, but to save you wading back through this INTERMINABLE diary of mine, here are a few facts and a few photos.   Our apartment … Continue reading →

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belated Thursday Three and a sad goodbye to some textile treasures

Posted on April 23, 2015 by coteetcampagne

It’s  always hard to part with pieces that I have collected over the years , but our French renovation project is all about paring back  and downsizing and living simply and economically with less stuff. That doesn’t mean that I … Continue reading →

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Episode 111 Bowled over-Les lavabos part 2

Posted on April 23, 2015 by coteetcampagne

As a COMPLETE contrast to the Chinese basin I posted last, here is my bowl and stand for the en-suite to cave bedroom. My bowl is actually perfectly plain apart from subtle ribbing, whereas the one –left- has a raised … Continue reading →

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Episode 111 Bowled over – Les lavabos Part 1

Posted on April 20, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Although we are still a way off, I thought you might like to see some bathroom fittings. I loathe the basin in our shower room and can’t wait to get rid I like these simple French campaign style wash stands … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Antique Indian cushion covers

Posted on April 16, 2015 by coteetcampagne

So,  I’m looking for just two more large 25″ x 25″ cushions for the sofas and another smaller one to set off all that off white ground vintage linen with Jacobean embroidery  which is being sewn onto plain cushion covers … Continue reading →

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Episode 110- The squirrel made me do it….

Posted on April 13, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I have finally found the critical nearly white and neutrals for ceilings, walls, panelling and  painted furniture at the French village house.It has only taken several years to source this.The kitchen/diner has so many nearly white paint samples, tried and … Continue reading →

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Episode 109- Grotty French wallpapers I have had to to strip off…

Posted on April 10, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Careful with that punctuation Eugene..Only five layers in the dining area (formerly bedroom 3!) as only converted from barn about seventy years ago. In order- Rather nice French vintage subtle floral, then Screaming Sixties orange, brown and yellow daisies, dodgy … Continue reading →

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Episode 108- at last, some clues to support my ideas on paint effects and the answer to a vexatious question

Posted on April 6, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Have a look at this link, number four “French country decor for walls”- http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/french-country-decor.html I have seen this decorative paint treatment before, generally in French country interiors and specifically at this beautiful renovation job which has featured in numerous French, … Continue reading →

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‘Ere be ( French) dragons………

Posted on April 2, 2015 by coteetcampagne

My grandson has lent me this carefully selected dragon “so if I am ever lonely or sad or frightened” I can look at it and think of him. Apparently, rubbing it’s tummy also attracts luck. No, I haven’t gone completely soft, … Continue reading →

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Episode 107- Why would anyone buy this house ?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, Restoration, Explanation.. Here is The Man (wondering why) all those years ago when we bought our bargain basement hovel. I never liked that decor, it had all the vintage charm of orange moquette carpet or fake brick wallpaper. It … Continue reading →

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